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10 Best Bluetooth Trackers of 2026

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · Next review December 27, 2026 · 10 products compared

Ranked firstApple AirTag (2nd generation)iPhone owners who lose keys and bags9.2

The short version

Match the tracker to your phone first. iPhone owners should buy the Apple AirTag (2nd generation): $29, the Find My network, IP67 and Ultra Wideband Precision Finding with up to 1.5x the range of the first model. Galaxy owners get the most from the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 at $29.99, with a battery rated up to 550 days. Other Android owners should look at the Moto Tag 2, which adds UWB to Google's Find Hub for $29.99. If your home mixes iPhones and Android phones, the $29 Chipolo POP works on either network, and the Tile line works in one app on both. For wallets, the Chipolo CARD and Pebblebee Card 5 recharge wirelessly. The cheapest Find My option is the eufy SmartTrack Link at $19.99.

Short answer

The Apple AirTag (2nd generation) is the best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone owners in 2026, at $29 with up to 1.5x longer Precision Finding range than the first model; the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 suits Galaxy owners at $29.99, and the Chipolo POP suits mixed iPhone and Android homes at $29. The cheapest option is the iPhone-only eufy SmartTrack Link at $19.99, with prices checked as of November 2026.

This list is for people who keep losing keys, wallets and bags and want a tracker that works with the phone they already own. The main decision is the network: Apple Find My for iPhones, Google Find Hub for Android, Samsung SmartThings for Galaxy phones, or Tile's own app on both. We compared documented features and published US prices for 10 trackers sold today, using only each maker's own pages. Scores weigh performance at 40%, ease of use at 25% and value at 35%. Prices were checked on November 12, 2026. We did not test the trackers ourselves; range, loudness and battery figures are the makers' own.

Figures worth knowing

The ranking at a glance

  1. 1Apple AirTag (2nd generation)iPhone owners who lose keys and bags9.2
  2. 2Chipolo POPHouseholds with both iPhones and Android phones8.8
  3. 3Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3Samsung Galaxy phone owners8.8
  4. 4eufy SmartTrack LinkiPhone owners tagging several items on a budget8.5
  5. 5Moto Tag 2Android owners outside the Samsung ecosystem8.5
  6. 6Pebblebee Clip 5People who want a rechargeable key tracker with a safety alarm8.5
  7. 7Chipolo CARDWallet carriers who want a waterproof card tracker8.3
  8. 8Pebblebee Card 5People who want the thinnest wallet tracker8.2
  9. 9Tile ProLife360 families who want trackers in the same app8.2
  10. 10Tile (formerly Tile Mate)Set-and-forget buyers who never want to change a battery8.1

How we make the call

Every entry gets a 0 to 10 rating on the three criteria below, and the order follows the weighted total. The ratings rest on the documented features and published prices on each maker's own pages, never hands-on testing.

  • 40%Performance
  • 25%Ease of use
  • 35%Value

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  1. No. 1, top ranked

    Apple AirTag (2nd generation)

    Apple's coin-shaped tracker for iPhone owners, located through the Find My network with Ultra Wideband Precision Finding.

    9.2of 10

    Best for iPhone owners who lose keys and bags

    Performance
    9.3
    Ease of use
    9.3
    Value
    9.0

    Price

    $29 for one, $99 for a 4 pack on Apple's US store

    Quoted from the Apple AirTag (2nd generation) pricing page on November 12, 2026: 1 pack $29.00 4 pack $99.00

    The second-generation AirTag ranks first because it does the core job with the least friction for the people most likely to buy it. It pairs from the Find My app that ships on every iPhone, and Apple's network of nearby iPhones, iPads and Macs reports its position anonymously when your keys are out of range. Apple's new Ultra Wideband chip extends Precision Finding by up to 1.5x, so a supported iPhone shows the distance and direction to a wallet under a couch cushion. The speaker is 50% louder than before, and Apple says you can hear it from twice as far away. The tag is rated IP67, weighs 11.8 g and runs more than a year on a CR2032 cell. The limits: it needs iOS 26 or later, it does nothing for Android owners, and it has no keyring hole. We compared documented features and published prices.

    What it does well

    • +Setup happens inside the Find My app already on every iPhone
    • +Precision Finding shows distance and direction to the tag on supported iPhones
    • +Location can be shared temporarily with more than 50 airlines when a bag goes missing

    Where it falls short

    • −Needs an iPhone or iPad on iOS or iPadOS 26 or later, with no Android app for owners
    • −No keyring hole, so keys need a separate holder
    • −Battery is a coin cell you replace, not a rechargeable one
    Network
    Apple Find My
    Phones
    iPhone with iOS 26 or later
    Battery
    CR2032, more than a year
    Water resistance
    IP67
    Weight
    0.42 oz (11.8 g)

    Visit apple.com|Read the full Apple AirTag (2nd generation) profile

  2. No. 2

    Chipolo POP

    A colorful key tracker that works with either Apple Find My on iPhone or Google Find Hub on Android.

    8.8of 10

    Best for Households with both iPhones and Android phones

    Performance
    8.3
    Ease of use
    8.9
    Value
    9.2

    Price

    $29 for one on Chipolo's US store; multi-packs discounted when checked

    Quoted from the Chipolo POP pricing page on November 12, 2026: 1× POP $29

    Chipolo POP solves the ecosystem problem cheaply. The same $29 tag works with Apple Find My on an iPhone or Google Find Hub on an Android phone, so a family with both kinds of phones can buy one model and set each tag up on whichever network its owner uses. Chipolo rates the ring at about 120 dB and Bluetooth range at up to 90 m, and the tag has its own keyring hole, which the AirTag lacks. The free Chipolo app adds Call Your Phone, where a press of the tag rings a misplaced phone. The battery is a replaceable CR2032 rated about a year. The tradeoffs are real: there is no Ultra Wideband for precise direction finding, it uses only one network at a time, and the IP55 rating covers splashes rather than a dunk in water. We compared documented features and published prices.

    What it does well

    • +The same tag suits either phone ecosystem, so mixed families can buy one model
    • +Call Your Phone and other extra features in the free Chipolo app
    • +30-day money back guarantee on Chipolo's store

    Where it falls short

    • −Uses one network at a time, chosen at setup
    • −IP55 means splash resistance, below the IP67 tags here
    • −No Ultra Wideband, so no on-screen arrow to the tag
    Network
    Apple Find My or Google Find Hub
    Loudness
    About 120 dB
    Bluetooth range
    Up to 90 m (300 ft)
    Battery
    CR2032, about 1 year
    Water resistance
    IP55

    Visit chipolo.net|Read the full Chipolo POP profile

  3. No. 3

    Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3

    Samsung's 2026 item tracker for Galaxy phones, with Ultra Wideband, Bluetooth 6 and a battery rated for up to 550 days.

    8.8of 10

    Best for Samsung Galaxy phone owners

    Performance
    9.0
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    8.8

    Price

    $29.99 for one on Samsung's US store; $99.99 for a 4 pack

    Quoted from the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 pricing page on November 12, 2026: One-time Payment $29.99

    The Galaxy SmartTag3 is the AirTag equivalent for Samsung households, and its spec sheet is the strongest of the coin-cell tags here on battery life. Samsung rates the replaceable CR2032 at up to 550 days, or up to 790 days in Power Saving Mode, against roughly a year for most rivals. Bluetooth LE 6 reaches up to 120 m, Ultra Wideband up to 20 m, and Compass View points the way on Galaxy devices with UWB or Bluetooth Channel Sounding. It is IP67 rated and weighs 9.15 g. Setup and tracking run through the SmartThings app; Samsung lists Galaxy phones and tablets on Android 12 or later and iOS 17 or later as compatible, but the direction-finding features are Galaxy only. Price is $29.99 for one on Samsung's US store. If you own a non-Samsung Android phone, the Moto Tag 2 or Chipolo POP fits better. We compared documented features and published prices.

    What it does well

    • +Longest rated battery life of the coin-cell tags on this list
    • +Compass View guides you to the tag on supported Galaxy phones
    • +Lightest tag here at 9.15 g

    Where it falls short

    • −Requires the SmartThings app, and Samsung's full feature set is built around Galaxy devices
    • −Compass View only works on Galaxy devices that support UWB or Channel Sounding
    • −Cases and keyrings are sold separately
    Phones
    Galaxy devices on Android 12 or later (SmartThings app)
    Battery
    CR2032, up to 550 days
    Bluetooth range
    Up to 120 m
    Water resistance
    IP67
    Weight
    9.15 g

    Visit samsung.com|Read the full Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 profile

  4. No. 5

    Moto Tag 2

    Motorola's Find Hub tracker for Android phones, with Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth Channel Sounding.

    8.5of 10

    Best for Android owners outside the Samsung ecosystem

    Performance
    8.6
    Ease of use
    8.3
    Value
    8.6

    Price

    $29.99 list on Motorola's US store when checked

    Quoted from the Moto Tag 2 pricing page on November 12, 2026: $29.99 Add To Cart

    The Moto Tag 2 brings precise direction finding to Android owners who do not use a Samsung phone. It runs on Google's Find Hub network and pairs with any Android 9 or later device through the moto tag app. On phones with Ultra Wideband it shows direction and distance, and on Bluetooth 6.0 phones running Android 16 or later, Channel Sounding sharpens the search further. Motorola claims over 600 days on a standard CR2032 cell, while noting that figure is a median under good conditions. The button also rings your phone and can act as a camera shutter, and you can share the tag's live location with trusted contacts. It costs $29.99 list, and Motorola's store showed a sale price when we checked. It is no help to iPhone users, and the precision features depend on your phone's hardware. We compared documented features and published prices.

    What it does well

    • +Works with any Android 9 or later phone, not just one brand
    • +Precise finding on phones with UWB, rare among Find Hub tags
    • +Battery rated for over 600 days on one coin cell

    Where it falls short

    • −Android only, with no iPhone support
    • −UWB and Channel Sounding need specific phones
    • −Battery life is a median estimate that Motorola says will vary
    Network
    Google Find Hub
    Phones
    Android 9 or later
    Battery
    CR2032, over 600 days
    Precision finding
    Ultra Wideband, Channel Sounding

    Visit motorola.com|Read the full Moto Tag 2 profile

  5. No. 6

    Pebblebee Clip 5

    A rechargeable key tracker for Find My or Find Hub with an LED, a buzzer and a built-in personal safety alert.

    8.5of 10

    Best for People who want a rechargeable key tracker with a safety alarm

    Performance
    8.6
    Ease of use
    8.5
    Value
    8.5

    Price

    $34.99 on Pebblebee's US store

    Quoted from the Pebblebee Clip 5 pricing page on November 12, 2026: Clip 5 Item Finder Regular price $34.99

    The Pebblebee Clip 5 is the pick for key rings when you would rather recharge than replace coin cells. Pebblebee rates one charge at up to 12 months, and the tag works with either Apple Find My on iOS or Google Find Hub on Android, so it follows you if you switch phones. Bluetooth range is listed at up to 500 ft, the longest here, and bright LEDs plus a buzzer help in a dark car or bag. The Clip also carries Alert, a free safety feature: rapid presses set off a siren and strobe and send your location by SMS to people you choose. It weighs 10 g and comes with a 2-year limited warranty. Against that, IPX6 protects against jets of water rather than immersion, and there is no Ultra Wideband arrow. At $34.99 it costs a few dollars more than the coin-cell tags. We compared documented features and published prices.

    What it does well

    • +No coin cells to buy, since the battery recharges
    • +Free Alert safety feature built into every Clip
    • +LED helps locate keys in the dark

    Where it falls short

    • −IPX6 covers water jets, not submersion
    • −No Ultra Wideband direction finding
    • −One network at a time, chosen at setup
    Network
    Apple Find My or Google Find Hub
    Battery
    Rechargeable, up to 12 months
    Bluetooth range
    Up to 500 ft (150 m)
    Water resistance
    IPX6
    Weight
    0.35 oz (10 g)

    Visit pebblebee.com|Read the full Pebblebee Clip 5 profile

  6. No. 7

    Chipolo CARD

    A 2.5 mm, wirelessly rechargeable wallet tracker that works with Apple Find My or Google Find Hub.

    8.3of 10

    Best for Wallet carriers who want a waterproof card tracker

    Performance
    8.1
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    8.2

    Price

    $39 for one on Chipolo's US store; multi-packs discounted when checked

    Quoted from the Chipolo CARD pricing page on November 12, 2026: 1x CARD $39

    Chipolo CARD is the wallet option for people who want one tracker that suits either phone. It slips into a card slot at 2.5 mm thick and pairs with Apple Find My on an iPhone or Find Hub on Android. Instead of a sealed battery that eventually forces a replacement, it recharges on a Qi wireless pad and Chipolo rates each charge at up to a year. The IP67 rating covers immersion in 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Chipolo lists a ring of about 110 dB, Bluetooth range up to 120 m, and a double-press that rings your phone. The charger is not in the box, so budget for one if you do not own a Qi pad. At $39 it is the second-cheapest wallet card here. We compared documented features and published prices.

    What it does well

    • +Recharges on a standard Qi pad instead of needing a new battery
    • +IP67, so it survives a wallet going through rain or a puddle
    • +Charging light can blink to help find the wallet in the dark

    Where it falls short

    • −Qi charger is not included
    • −Thicker than the Pebblebee Card 5 at 1.74 mm
    • −Quieter ring than the Chipolo POP
    Network
    Apple Find My or Google Find Hub
    Thickness
    2.5 mm
    Battery
    Rechargeable (Qi), up to 1 year
    Water resistance
    IP67
    Bluetooth range
    Up to 120 m (400 ft)

    Visit chipolo.net|Read the full Chipolo CARD profile

  7. No. 8

    Pebblebee Card 5

    A 1.74 mm wireless-charging wallet tracker for Apple Find My or Google Find Hub.

    8.2of 10

    Best for People who want the thinnest wallet tracker

    Performance
    8.2
    Ease of use
    8.4
    Value
    8.0

    Price

    $39.99 on Pebblebee's US store

    Quoted from the Pebblebee Card 5 pricing page on November 12, 2026: Card 5 Regular price $39.99

    The Pebblebee Card 5 is the slimmest tracker on this list at 1.74 mm, which matters in a packed bifold or a passport case. Like the Clip 5, it pairs with Apple Find My on iOS or Google Find Hub on Android, so it survives a phone switch. Pebblebee rates a wireless charge at up to 18 months, longer than the Chipolo CARD, and lists IP68 water resistance, up to 500 ft of Bluetooth range, LEDs and a buzzer. A double press rings your phone. It weighs 15 g and carries a 2-year limited warranty. At $39.99 it is the most expensive tracker here, and its flat card shape has no hole for keys. Neither card tracker has Ultra Wideband, so finding a wallet in a room depends on the buzzer. We compared documented features and published prices.

    What it does well

    • +Thinnest tracker here at 1.74 mm
    • +Longest per-charge rating of the rechargeable trackers at up to 18 months
    • +IP68 rating

    Where it falls short

    • −Most expensive tracker on the list at $39.99
    • −No keyring hole, so it suits wallets and sleeves only
    • −No Ultra Wideband direction finding
    Network
    Apple Find My or Google Find Hub
    Thickness
    1.74 mm
    Battery
    Rechargeable, up to 18 months
    Water resistance
    IP68
    Weight
    0.5 oz (15 g)

    Visit pebblebee.com|Read the full Pebblebee Card 5 profile

  8. No. 9

    Tile Pro

    Life360's longest-range Tile tracker, with one app for iPhone and Android and a replaceable battery.

    8.2of 10

    Best for Life360 families who want trackers in the same app

    Performance
    8.0
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    8.2

    Price

    $34.99, per Life360's Tile comparison page; Life360 showed euro store prices to our location

    Quoted from the Tile Pro pricing page on November 12, 2026: Tile Pro ($34.99): Longer Bluetooth range up to 400 feet

    Tile Pro is the tracker that ignores the phone ecosystem question. Life360 runs Tile in one app on both iPhone and Android, so a family with mixed phones can see the same keys and bags, and Life360 members see those tags on the same map as their family. Life360 lists the Pro at $34.99 with Bluetooth range up to 400 feet, a 128dB ring, IP67 water resistance and a battery you replace once a year. The key-fob shape has a keyring hole built in. Basic tracking is free, but left-behind Smart Alerts and location history need Tile Premium at $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year. The bigger limitation is the network: when keys are out of Bluetooth range, Tile relies on other Tile and Life360 app users, not the Apple or Google networks the other tags here use. Life360 showed euro prices to our location, so the price comes from its own comparison page. We compared documented features and published prices.

    What it does well

    • +Works on either phone platform at the same time, so a family can share one set of trackers
    • +Loudest ring on this list at 128dB
    • +Free basic tracking with no subscription required

    Where it falls short

    • −Relies on the Tile and Life360 network rather than Apple's or Google's
    • −Left-behind Smart Alerts need a paid Tile Premium plan
    • −No Ultra Wideband direction finding
    Network
    Tile and Life360
    Phones
    iPhone and Android
    Bluetooth range
    Up to 400 feet
    Loudness
    128dB
    Water resistance
    IP67

    Visit life360.com|Read the full Tile Pro profile

  9. No. 10

    Tile (formerly Tile Mate)

    Life360's entry Tile tracker, renamed from Tile Mate, with a three-year sealed battery and apps for iPhone and Android.

    8.1of 10

    Best for Set-and-forget buyers who never want to change a battery

    Performance
    7.4
    Ease of use
    8.8
    Value
    8.3

    Price

    $24.99, per Life360's Tile comparison page; Life360 showed euro store prices to our location

    Quoted from the Tile (formerly Tile Mate) pricing page on November 12, 2026: Tile ($24.99): Compact, affordable, non-replaceable battery that lasts three years

    Tile, which Life360 renamed from Tile Mate, is the low-maintenance choice. Its battery is sealed and rated for three years, so there is nothing to charge or swap, and at $24.99 it is the second-cheapest tag here. The product page lists a 350 foot range, a keyring hole, and Life360 SOS, where one button press alerts everyone in your Circle. Like the Tile Pro, it works in the Life360 app on both iPhone and Android, which makes it easy to share among a mixed-phone family. The tradeoffs are a sealed battery that means replacing the whole tracker after three years, out-of-range finding that relies on the Tile and Life360 network rather than Apple's or Google's, and Smart Alerts that sit behind Tile Premium at $2.99 a month. Life360 showed euro prices to our location, so the price comes from its own comparison page. We compared documented features and published prices.

    What it does well

    • +No battery maintenance for three years
    • +Works on either phone platform in the same app
    • +Free basic tracking with no subscription

    Where it falls short

    • −When the battery dies, you replace the whole tracker
    • −Depends on the Tile and Life360 network for out-of-range finding
    • −Smart Alerts need a paid Tile Premium plan
    Network
    Tile and Life360
    Phones
    iPhone and Android
    Battery
    Sealed, 3 years
    Range
    350 feet

    Visit life360.com|Read the full Tile (formerly Tile Mate) profile

Before you pick a product or a plan

Pick the network your phone uses

A tracker is only as good as the crowd of phones that can report it. AirTag and the eufy SmartTrack Link use Apple Find My only. The Moto Tag 2 uses Google Find Hub only, and the Galaxy SmartTag3 runs through Samsung's SmartThings app. Chipolo and Pebblebee tags work with either Find My or Find Hub, chosen at setup. Tile uses its own network through the Life360 app on both platforms.

Ultra Wideband shows you which way to walk

Bluetooth tells you a tag is nearby; Ultra Wideband shows distance and direction on screen. AirTag, Galaxy SmartTag3 and Moto Tag 2 have UWB, but only on phones that support it: Precision Finding on recent iPhones, Compass View on supported Galaxy devices, and UWB-capable Android phones for the Moto Tag 2. The other tags here rely on a ring to finish the search.

Coin cell, rechargeable or sealed battery

AirTag, SmartTag3, Moto Tag 2, Chipolo POP, eufy SmartTrack Link and Tile Pro use a replaceable CR2032 coin cell rated from about a year to over 600 days. Pebblebee and the Chipolo CARD recharge, with ratings of 12 to 18 months per charge. Tile, formerly Tile Mate, has a sealed battery rated three years, after which you replace the tag.

Choose the shape for the item

Keys need a keyring hole: Chipolo POP, Pebblebee Clip 5, eufy SmartTrack Link, Tile and Tile Pro have one, while AirTag needs a holder. Wallets need a card: the Pebblebee Card 5 is 1.74 mm thick and the Chipolo CARD 2.5 mm. For bags, any tag works, but an IP67 or better rating helps if the bag lives outdoors.

Check what costs extra

Basic tracking is free on every tracker here. Tile's left-behind Smart Alerts and location history need Tile Premium at $2.99 a month, while the eufy SmartTrack Link and Chipolo include left-behind alerts free. Samsung sells SmartTag3 cases separately, and the Chipolo CARD needs a Qi charger that is not in the box.

Questions readers ask

What is the best Bluetooth tracker in 2026?
The Apple AirTag (2nd generation) is the best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone owners, at $29 with Ultra Wideband Precision Finding and an IP67 rating. Galaxy owners should pick the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 at $29.99, and mixed iPhone and Android homes the $29 Chipolo POP.
Does AirTag work with Android?
No, the AirTag needs an iPhone or iPad on iOS or iPadOS 26 or later to set up and track. Android owners should look at Find Hub trackers such as the Moto Tag 2, or trackers that support both networks such as the Chipolo POP and Pebblebee Clip 5.
Which tracker works with both iPhone and Android?
Chipolo, Pebblebee and Tile trackers work with both. Chipolo and Pebblebee tags pair with Apple Find My on iPhone or Google Find Hub on Android, one network at a time, while Tile works in the Life360 app on both platforms at once.
What is the cheapest Bluetooth tracker?
The eufy SmartTrack Link is the cheapest on this list at $19.99 on eufy's US store. It works with Apple Find My only; the cheapest cross-platform option is Tile at $24.99, according to Life360.
Do Bluetooth trackers need a subscription?
No, every tracker on this list does basic tracking for free. Tile offers optional Tile Premium at $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year for Smart Alerts and location history.
How long do Bluetooth tracker batteries last?
Most last about one to two years. Samsung rates the Galaxy SmartTag3 at up to 550 days, Motorola rates the Moto Tag 2 at over 600 days, Pebblebee rates the Card 5 at up to 18 months per charge, and Tile's sealed battery lasts three years.
What is the best tracker for a wallet?
The Pebblebee Card 5 is the slimmest at 1.74 mm and $39.99, rated up to 18 months per charge. The Chipolo CARD costs $39, is 2.5 mm thick and IP67 rated; both work with Find My or Find Hub.

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